The deal is for five years and is worth $31 million with $10 million guaranteed. Amendola is expected to replace Wes Welker, who signed with the Denver Broncos earlier in the day, at the slot receiver position.

He missed virtually all of the 2011 season after dislocating his left elbow in the opener, and then injuring a triceps muscle after returning to practice.

Amendola had 63 receptions for 666 yards and three touchdowns last season. In his four-year NFL career, Amendola has 196 catches for 1,726 yards and seven scores.

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